10 Day Approval Process

Complying Development

The quick and cheapest way of getting a building approval is known as an Exempt or Complying Development Certificate (CDC).

To be accepted as Complying Development a building must be

Accepted with consent under your council LEP.

The development must also

Act in accordance with with the current Building Code of Australia.

A complying development certificate should be completed and approved in 10 days or less, if all applicable information and fees are paid.

For the proposed development to be applicable for a CDC it must comply with all the planning controls in full. Examples of such compliances are setback and height controls, landscape, site coverage & floor space ratios.

A CDC is based on the NSW State Government Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) and the CDC can bypass your local Council’s normal Development Approval process

What can I build under a CDC?

​As long as the above eligibilities are met – you may be able to build…

​New homes

Alterations and additions, such as first floor alterations/additions and extensions to existing homes.

Garages

Workshops

Granny flats up to 60 square metres

Probably the most important consideration is being able to understand the CDC controls and being able to interpret them to get the full benefit and potential out of your property.

This is where we can help.

Give us a call now!

0412 193 787

Four Steps to building with a Complying Development Certificate

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Step 1 – Determine Eligibility

Could I get a CDC to build on my site?

We can help to determine if you can build your proposal under the CDC.